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She felt as though she just needed to leave. That summer before Anna turned 18, she found herself drawn to a man who had the ability to make her feel seen, almost for the first time. His eyes were warm; his laughter was effortless. There is something about the kind of attention that can be felt as if you are being warmed by sunlight. A chapter was closed. A new one was waiting. Juliana Resende. Published 2026. All rights reserved.